2.5 escudos 1925 — Portugal ( Pick: 127 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 2.5 escudos issued in Portugal in 1925. It is cataloged under Pick number 127, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this category.
The front side of the banknote features designs from the 1922 Issues, specifically Chapa 1 and 2, with a blue design on an orange and yellow underprint. The central portrait is of M. da Silveira, as seen in Chapa 2. The back side displays the arms at the center with an orange on yellow underprint. A watermark showing the bank name is repeated, while the printer's mark is indicated as W&S, without additional imprint.
This banknote was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited in London. Its dimensions are not specified.
The front side of the banknote features designs from the 1922 Issues, specifically Chapa 1 and 2, with a blue design on an orange and yellow underprint. The central portrait is of M. da Silveira, as seen in Chapa 2. The back side displays the arms at the center with an orange on yellow underprint. A watermark showing the bank name is repeated, while the printer's mark is indicated as W&S, without additional imprint.
This banknote was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited in London. Its dimensions are not specified.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Mousinho da Silveira
- Date of issue
- 18 November 1925
- Printing office
- Waterlow & Sons Limited, London
- Colour
- blue on orange and yellow underprint
- Dimensions
- 000 x 000 mm
- Pick catalog
- 127
About this banknote
The Banco de Portugal issued this series of banknotes in 1925. It was created to address economic developments and meet the currency needs of the era. Notably, the series featured the signature of Mousinho da Silveira, and was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, a well-known printing company based in London.
The front side of the 2.5 escudos banknote features a portrait of Mousinho da Silveira at the center, printed in blue on an orange and yellow underprint, assigned as Chapa 2. The reverse side includes the national arms at the center, set against an orange on yellow underprint. The watermark consists of the bank's name repeatedly.
